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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.65, 1,544.90 and 741.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.65, 1,544.90 and 741.93 is: 1,112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.65 : 1,544.90 = 741.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.65/1,544.90 = 741.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.65x = 1,544.90 × 741.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.65x = 1,146,203.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,203.95/1,030.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.12

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